Five Litigation Guides Authored For Chambers Global Practice Guides 2025

Carey Olsen has bolstered its dispute resolution and litigation team in Guernsey with the appointment of senior associate Robin Gist.

The new guides provide the latest legal information on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, trials and hearings...

The Guernsey Court of Appeal in Molard International (PTC) Limited and Pullborough Int. Corp v Rusnano Capital AG (in liquidation),

Whilst much of Guernsey's Royal Court procedure is generally based on principles which are similar to those adopted in England, it is important to note that Guernsey is a separate jurisdiction with its own specific laws and rules.

Saisie (meaning "to seize") is a court-driven, Guernsey customary law process, governed by the Saisie Procedure (Simplification) (Bailiwick) Order, 1952. It is a three-stage...

On the back of that decision the Court of Appeal has now handed down its interesting and, in part, novel judgment dealing with the question of the Trustee's costs.

Having any sort of problem or issue with your neighbours is stressful, and it's made all the more difficult if there are no formal procedures in place to resolve a dispute after every other attempt to reach...

In December 2025 the Guernsey Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Pilatus (PTC) Ltd v RBC Trustees Ltd. The judgment provides important guidance on what constitutes trust property...

Guernsey has evolved sophisticated legal frameworks to combat fraud and recover assets, drawing on centuries of judicial stability while adapting to modern challenges. This comprehensive analysis examines the civil remedies, criminal enforcement powers, and cross-jurisdictional mechanisms available to victims seeking to trace and recover fraudulent proceeds through Guernsey's courts and regulatory systems.

We recently acted for respondents in a pivotal case before the Guernsey Court of Appeal.

New CIMA Rules effective September 2026 will transform anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance for Cayman Islands investment funds, elevating previous guidance to directly enforceable requirements. Fund governing bodies face enhanced responsibilities including mandatory annual AML training, independent audit requirements, and stricter AMLCO independence standards. Understanding these practical implications and preparing appropriate compliance frameworks will be essential for funds and their service p

Carey Olsen has bolstered its dispute resolution and litigation team in Guernsey with the appointment of senior associate Robin Gist.

Jersey is one of the world's major international finance centres. Its successful combination of stability and reliability combined with tax neutrality has kept Jersey at the forefront of global finance for almost half a century.

Jersey is one of the world's major international finance centres.

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Court has for the first time recognised and enforced judgments delivered by the Court of the People's Republic of China (PRC). It is a significant development in light of the established practice of ...

The (proposed) implementation of Amendment No 11 of the Employment (Jersey) Law is due to come into force on 28 June 2020 (subject to approval by the States Assembly).

The Income Tax (Approved International Agreements) (Implementation) (Mandatory Disclosure Rules) Regulations, 2020 (the "Regulations") were passed by Guernsey ...

The NRL Scheme applies to any lease or tenancy (residential or commercial) where the landlord is not resident in Jersey.

Carey Olsen has advised Jersey-based LSE-listed property company Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate Plc (LSE: KWE) on the successful close of its £300 million debut senior unsecured bond.

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has introduced new enforceable Rules on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, effective September 18, 2026. These Rules transform previous guidance into directly enforceable requirements, establishing clear obligations for regulated entities including mandatory annual training for governing bodies, independent audit requirements, and enhanced AMLCO independence standards.